Barnsley FC summer transfers: Young Scarborough Athletic defender joins
BARNSLEY have completed the signing of young Scarborough Athletic defender Calum Hudson for an undisclosed fee.
Alongside first-team experience in the National League North with Boro, Hudson, 19, spent time last season on loan at NPL Premier side Guiseley after a previous spell with Tadcaster Albion.
He will go into the Reds’ under-21 squad for the 2026-27 campaign with the defender viewed as a player with future first-team potential.
Hudson, who describes himself as ‘an aggressive defender who likes to tackle’, said: “I’m delighted, this is a big club. I like what they do with bringing youth through into the first team, and I cannot wait to get going.
"It’s a great set-up in the under-21s, and hopefully I can push onto the first team and perform well.”
Academy boss Bobby Hassell added: “We’re looking forward to working with him over the next few years.
"He was highlighted by Brian Young, and after scouting him for months, we feel Calum has the right mentality and attributes to develop.
"He’s an excellent defender but needs to improve some areas which full-time football will enable.”
Speaking earlier this year, Boro boss Jono Greening said that Hudson had been earmarked for a move to a League One club, with Barnsley having monitored the youngster for some time.
Hudson signed a contract with Scarborough last summer, having previously impressed in their reserve set up. He has previously been called up by England under-18s schoolboys.